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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.18, 3,327.43 and 1,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.18, 3,327.43 and 1,348.96 is: 1,861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.18 : 3,327.43 = 1,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.18/3,327.43 = 1,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.18x = 3,327.43 × 1,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.18x = 4,488,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,546.59/2,411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.56

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